Sports Movie Reviews

In late 1969 when new American prisoners were brought to North Vietnamese prison camps they were always questioned by their fellow P.O.W.'s as to what was happening in the real world. When they were updated on the big news events the men who had been held captive for a while were willing to believe that America had landed a man on the moon, but they could not accept the fact that the New York Mets won the World Series in 1969. The Amazin' Mets had never had a winning record before 1969, but behind a pitching staff led by starters Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman and Gary Gentry (in their third, second and first seasons in the majors, respective) and with Tug McGraw and some kid named Nolan Ryan in the bullpen, the team became the Miracle Mets that year.

This was the first season of division play and after the Mets came from behind down the stretch to pull away from the Chicago Cubs and actually win 100 games, they swept the Atlanta Braves in three games to go on and face the Baltimore Orioles led by future Hall of Famers Frank and Brooks Robinson. Mike Cuellar defeated Seaver 4-1 in the first game in Baltimore and it looked like the Met's bubble had finally burst. But then Koosman out dueled the O's other 20 game winner, Dave McNally 2-1. When the series went back to Shea Stadium Gentry and Ryan combined on a 5-0 shutout defeating Jim Palmer. Game 4 saw Seaver redeem himself for being the only Met pitcher in history to lose a World Series game (at that point), with a 2-1 victory over Cuellar in 10 innings. Koosman picked up his second series win with a complete game 5-3 victory as the Mets claimed the title.

This first World Series title will always be the sweetest for Met fans, balls rolling through Bill Buckner's legs to the contrary. The video looks like it is from another century, but all of the moments you remember are preserved: the great plays in the outfield by Tommy Agee and Ron Swoboda, J.C. Martin's pivotal bunt, the three homers by Donn Clendenon, and the blazing bat of utility infielder Al Weis. My favorite memory is the home run by Ed Kranepool in the one game he started under Manager Gil Hodge's platoon system, since the left-handed first baseman had been with the team since coming up in that first season when they set a record for losing games. But the sight of Met's third baseman Ed Charles leaping in the air in celebration after what would prove to be his final professional game, is also still vivid.

Personal Note: We were living in Japan listening to the World Series games in the middle of the night on Armed Forces Radio in 1969. I thought I had learned the previous year, when the Tigers came back from a 3-1 deficit to win the series in 7 games, that every time I listened to a game the team I wanted to win ended up losing. But after missing Game 1 in 1969 it became clear that if I listened the National League team won. Since I was rooting for the Mets I had to get up for the next four games. But for Game 5 I did not wake up until the game was half over and the Orioles were up 3-0, at which point the Mets scored five runs in their last three at bats to clinch the title. Unfortunately, we moved back to the United States and I was not able to influence any more World Series games, having done so successfully 12 games in a row.

it was fantastic that the New York Yankees won it all of course in the World Series but the Main Highlight was reserved for Mr.October Himself Reggie Jackson who Hit 3 straight first Pitch Home Runs&sealed the deal for the Yankees in the Series Versus the Dodgers.truly a Classic Moment.for a Yankees Fan this is a Must have.props to the Whole New York Yankee Team of 77.RIP Billy Martin&Props to George Steinbrenner.

This is a DVD you must have if you like cycling and especially the tour de France. You get a good impression on how beautifull the Alpes and the Pyrenees are and how hard it is to clim these mountains. Of course Lance Armstrong is the central figure on this DVD, and he deserves it.

I thought the DVD was great...the sound was great, especially the 5.1 mix.....Overall a great DVD for any CANES fan!!!!
If you are a College Football fan, buy it!!!

Better than expected. Left me wanting more of Murray's swing analysis! Reminded me of my trip over to Scotland to play golf. Excellent commentary, no Johnny Miller to be found commentating here for NBC. All footage is taken from European telecasts. Nice blend of other footage besides golf (security, etc) as well as actual coverage from the event. Would highly recommend if you enjoyed the 99 Ryder Cup DVD.

well this issue of 411YM is proably third best to issue 60 (DVD) & 58 (the muska issue)it was plenty... even issue 1's entirety dont think... just click "add to shopping cart"

I love this box set. It is totally entertaining and breaks from the formula of way too many snowboarding films. Check it out if you have the coin, and you need a fix during those hot summer months.

This falls into the category of "DVDs I watch again and again." It has approx 70% jetskiing and the rest a good mix of equally rewindable motor-x footage and wakeboarding - basically the rules for putting something on this must have been simply "Was it crazy enough!?" There are a few unbelievabably big air shots on Jetskis and plenty of stunts (even a "superman" pulled - I thought that would have been near impossible on a jetski!) plus lots of definetley crazzzzy stuff, including jetskiing in a resort swimming pool, the odd bikini clad girl (but nothing thats lweed or unsuitable for family viweing) , power boat juming through fire, the police having to come and get the guys off these tiny mini bikes - the cop ends up laughing too, some off roading in a golf cart, some very bad (good!) crashes on bikes, jetskis ect. Be prepared for some interludes which after you watch once aren't too amusing, but I'd rather have them there than not. The pumped music also makes me want to watch it repeatedly.I own over 10 extreme DVDs and this is definetley a must-buy along with Ski Movie 2. On the cover it says the film is 45 mins, but it never seemed too short, even more crazy stuff is shown when the credits roll, and then there are extras such as AMCF1 and interviews with the makers and bonus footage too. So it's good value, good production of the dvd and the actual movie.

I recently got Bar to Bar 2002 and if your an avid supercross fan this is for you. It's one of the best I've seen. I hear there's a 2003 version that's supposed to be just as good. I highly recommend!!

This highly accessible DVD gave us what we needed to help our daughter improve her pitching mechanics. Each aspect of windmill pitching is broken down, explained and demonstrated. Coach Todd talks to his pitchers about what they are doing right and wrong--and how to improve everything from gripping the ball, to arm motion, to footwork and follow through. Our daughter's mechanics have improved 100%. She uses the lessons in this video to judge and correct her own motion.
I highly recommend this video to beginning pitchers, parents, and to coaches as a way of mastering the basics of windmill pitching.